deltscable

cable standing shoulder external rotation

cable standing shoulder external rotation is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.

Step 2

Hold the cable handle with your arm extended in front of you, parallel to the ground.

Step 3

Keep your elbow slightly bent and your shoulder blades pulled back.

Step 4

Slowly rotate your arm outward, away from your body, while keeping your elbow in the same position.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

rotator cufftrapezius

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

Log workouts in the app

Delibra helps you track sets, weight & reps, and browse the exercise library anytime.

Download App